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Courtney A

My polka dot plant used to be lush and beautiful with bright pink and green! Is it normal for it to grow out a lot then die off? It looks like there’s new growth in the center. So I’m wondering if I need to trim or cut off the old long dying leaves?? Any input would be greatly appreciated 🫶🏼

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  1. Scott Brown

    I’m also not a fan of mine. It’s leggy and constantly dropping leaves. I just don’t think they make good houseplants. I’ll be passing mine along soon as well.

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  2. Smallbeetoes

    Trim it. Pop the cuttings back in the soil or in water

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  3. Courtney A

    It used to look like this when I got it and now has slowly progressed to the picture above.

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  4. NyxHallow

    Once they get leggy like that (usually from bad or not enough light) they are EXTREMELY persnickety. I have been trying to rehab one for about a year, and it never has grown back well. Any hints or tips would be appreciated.

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